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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Permanent Structured Co-operation (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces are not participating on a PESCO project in Mali.  The Defence Forces are participating in the EU Training Mission in Mali.  The purpose of this mission is to train the Malian armed forces and support the Government in Mali is asserting sovereign  control over its national territory.  The mission is undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I can confirm that there are no plans to relocate 2 Brigade Artillery Regiment from its current location at Custume Barracks, Athlone. I am satisfied that the current Army structures optimise the capacity of the Defence Forces to continue to fulfil all of the roles assigned by Government.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I have been advised by my officials that neither the Department of Defence nor the Defence Forces have, to date, awarded any contracts to PJ McLoughlin & Son, Contractor, Longford in the past seven years.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In the past year the planned rotation of troops to and from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) mission has been delayed on two occasions.   I regret the impact that these delays had for the Defence Forces personnel and their families.  The rotation of Defence Force personnel serving in UNDOF and the United nations Interim Force in Lebanon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40 and 44 together. The table shows the number of personnel who were discharged over the past two years and the number of new personnel inducted for the same period. Year 2017 2018 Discharges 742 (of which 209 Trainees) 731 (of which 139 Trainees) Inductions 751 61 Discharges include personnel who left for a variety of reasons including on age...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government. Maintenance of Defence Forces military and technical equipment is a key element to ensuring operational capability...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Data (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 43 together. The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve, the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR).  The Government appreciates the service of the Reserve Defence Force and recognises its importance in contributing to Ireland's defence capability.  The White Paper on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: In accordance with the Framework for Major Emergency Management, primary responsibility for responding to emergencies caused by severe weather events, such as storms and flooding, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service Executive.  The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of aid to the civil power and the civil authorities.  The Defence Forces at all times keep operational plans under constant review and there will continue to be ongoing close liaison between An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces regarding security matters, including through regular...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Rates of pay and conditions of employment in the Defence Forces have traditionally been set by, amongst other things, reference to levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public service. Basic pay is just an element of the overall remuneration package for members of the Permanent Defence Force. In addition to basic pay a range of duties attract additional...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (11 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As of 28 February 2019, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force stood at 8,857 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) personnel.  Of this some 6.7%, or 596 personnel, were female broken down as follows: - Army: 498 Female Personnel - Air Corps: 31 Female Personnel - Naval Service: 67 Female Personnel  The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (10 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: Provision for Security Duty Allowance is included within the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) Allowances Subhead of the Defence Vote. The annual provision for Security Duty Allowance and actual outturn for the years in question is set out below. Year Provision Outturn 2012 €11.2m €10.9m 2013 €9.6m €9.8m 2014 €8.1m €8.1m 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance the timescale for tax relief available for young farmers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16775/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if a young trained farmer claimed tax relief of €22,500 in 2008, if this amount will be taken into account in relation to the new €70,000 lifetime threshold of tax relief for young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16782/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Procedures (10 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: 104. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure for former gardaí to apply to return to An Garda Síochána under extra qualification and skills; the timescale involved in this decision process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16957/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My priority as Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the operational capability of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service is maintained to the greatest extent possible to enable the Defence Forces to carry out their roles as assigned by Government both at home and overseas. The White Paper on Defence provides that Ireland's ongoing active...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: My Department provides funding to local authorities to assist them in the provision of Civil Defence services. This funding is intended to meet a proportion (70%) of the annual operating costs of Civil Defence in the local authorities - plus grants for equipment, training exercises and other miscellaneous costs. The amount provided for Civil Defence in the Defence Vote for 2019 is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Correspondence (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I am advised that officials from the Property Management Branch of the Department have made several attempts to contact the Secretary, Post 1, IUNVA with a view to arranging a meeting to discuss the matters of concern to them.  I can confirm that my officials remain available to meet with the association to discuss these matters and will endeavour to bring...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: As of 03 April 2019, Ireland is contributing 669 Defence Forces personnel to 9 different missions throughout the world.  The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 460 personnel and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria with 131 personnel.  The other...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (9 Apr 2019)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. I would like to clarify that in March 2019, as part of the Governments planned St. Patrick's Day schedule of events, I visited Cyprus, Lebanon and Jordan.  I have not visited the Golan Heights this year to date. My most recent visit to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights took...